When I was in my twenties, it felt like I was riding wild horses, and I was hoping I didnt go over a cliff.

My mom took me to see Goldfinger. My mom took me to see To Sir, With Love.

I'd like to work on putting art programs back in schools.

In my thirties, I felt I had hold of one of the reins some of the time.

I've always struggled so much just to appreciate myself.

I'd been in a vicious cycle and circle of people and couldn't see my way out. So I picked myself up one day about 15 years ago and moved where I didn't know anyone.

One of the album's songs features Mary J. Blige, but I don't want to talk too much about it yet. I think you will hear the music that's been playing in my head when it comes out